Ever been at a crossroads, feeling lost and unsure of your next steps? In this episode, we welcome Stephanie Earhard, who found herself facing challenges and turning them into opportunities. Stephanie shares her college journey of changing majors, her love for event planning that was disrupted by the pandemic, and her eventual foray into the world of entrepreneurship. With support from her boyfriend, she turned her candle-making hobby into a thriving business.
Stephanie Erhard is a former event planner turned candle maker, podcaster & entrepreneur. Her first ever business, Homemade NJ Candles, is a soy wax candle company that aims to create an animal cruelty free & natural product that allows people to feel inspired to burn their candle in their home for a cozy, comforting aesthetic, with a rustic feel! Homemade NJ Candles’ values also involve collaborating with local small businesses to empower one another & bring homemade, high quality products to their communities.
Navigating the complexities of starting multiple businesses, we chat about solopreneur life along with navigating business partnerships. The conversation deepens as we touch on the struggles of being a projector in human design and the challenge of pitching ourselves and our businesses. We explore the significance of communication, trust, and following your gut instinct in forming successful business partnerships. Join us for an episode packed with insights on entrepreneurship, friendship, and self-care.
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